TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS
The Health Care Assistant Program (HCA) is a one-semester, 16-hour college credit program. This state-approved program combines classroom, lab, and clinical training experiences. HCA students receive instruction in basic health care skills, body structure and function, special care procedures, first aid emergency procedures and Home Health Aid and Homemaker Services. Students who successfully complete the prescribed program of study are eligible to apply to write the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Examination administered by Pearson VUE in order to become certified in the State of Mississippi to practice as a Nurse Assistant. Employment opportunities include not only a career as a Health Care Assistant but also Long-Term Care Aide, Homemaker, and Home Health Aide. This program is especially helpful to those students continuing their education by obtaining basic knowledge and work skills. This program is offered both fall and spring semesters.
*Non-Credit Program
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Pre-requisites required: 1 semester Summary of Program Requirements ACT composite score of 15 OR comparable scores on the Accuplacer Skills Needed verbal and written communication skills, observation skills, ability to follow protocols, time management, caring and compassion |
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Meridian Community College
Meridian Campus Contact Kristy Ethridge 601.484.8734 kethridg@meridiancc.edu |
Become a health care assistant (HCA) and Phlebotomist in only one-semester. As a one (1) semester 16 credit hour course, the curriculum prepares the student for the national exam to become a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and a Nationally Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT). Earning two distinct health-related certifications will offer a wide variety of benefits for the HCA graduate, the potential employer, and the patients or clients in acute care, long-term care, assisted living facilities, and private homes. A completed examination application, fees, and a copy of the training program certificate of completion, or An original letter from the training program stating that training has been completed, must be submitted to Credential. If an original letter is sent with the Examination Application as proof of training, this original letter must be written on the training programs letterhead and must include: The nurse aide candidates name The nurse aides date of training program completion; and The signature of the instructor, director, or administrator of the training program. Although the student has twenty-four (24) months from the completion date of the training program to take and pass both parts of the NNAAP Examination, the student at MGCCC must test within a certain time frame as determined by the course faculty.
*Non-Credit Program
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
George County | West Harrison County Contact Debra Buie 228-267-8642 debra.buie@mgccc.edu |